Russia

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Huobi

Huobi, Kucoin Still Permit Customers of Sanctioned Russian Banks To Transact: Report

According to Bloomberg, a new report from Inca Digital finds that crypto exchanges Huobi and Kucoin are permitting customers of sanctioned Russian banks to transact on their platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the reported implications for the decentralized economy across the globe.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 27, 2023 at 6:23 p.m. UTC

Feb 27, 2023

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Technology

Russia

Ransomware Gang Conti Has Re-Surfaced and Now Operates as Three Groups: TRM Labs

The sanctioned hacking group with Russian origins is now operating as Black Basta, BlackByte and Karakurt, blockchain intel firm says in a new report.

By Anna Baydakova

Sponsored

Feb 23, 2023 at 12:51 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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Finance

Russia

Bank of Russia to Pilot CBDC in April

Digital ruble payments will be launched for retail purchases and peer-to-peer transactions, a central bank official said.

By Anna Baydakova

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Feb 17, 2023 at 7:12 p.m. UTC

Feb 17, 2023

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Video

Cdtv

Russian Troops Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations Despite Sanctions

Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations despite being sanctioned for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. CoinDesk investigates how crypto donations to Russian troops are flowing. "The Hash" panel discusses crypto's use case as a fundraising tool in times of war and humanitarian crises.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 13, 2023 at 6:10 p.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Russia

Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions

Russian troops in Ukraine are receiving millions in crypto donations. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers.

By Anna Baydakova

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Feb 13, 2023 at 2:24 p.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Russian Cybercrime Gang Trickbot Sanctioned by US, UK

According to Chainalysis, Trickbot is the second-highest earning cybercrime group, and has extorted at least $724 million in crypto.

By Cheyenne Ligon

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Feb 9, 2023 at 9:56 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Finance

Energy

Bitcoin Miners Surface for Air as Sliding Natural Gas Price Provides Cost Relief

Energy producers finally have incentives to work with bitcoin miners.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Sponsored

Feb 9, 2023 at 4:36 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Video

Sberbank

Russia's Largest Bank to Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, will release a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform by May, according to a report by the Russian news agency Interfax. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the evolution of the traditional banking system and future of DeFi.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Feb 3, 2023 at 5:58 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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Finance

Sberbank

Russia's Sberbank Will Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report

The bank's blockchain product director believes DeFi will one day replace traditional banking services.

By Oliver Knight

Sponsored

Feb 3, 2023 at 1:01 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions-Evasion Efforts

The addresses are linked to Russia's arms exports intermediary, according to OFAC.

By Nikhilesh De

Sponsored

Feb 1, 2023 at 5:04 p.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2023

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